1 lb. green split peas
1 ham bone or 1 c. cut up ham
3 qt. water
1/4 c. green pepper, finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 bay leaves
1/4 c. parsley
2 carrots, chopped small
3 to 4 drops Worcestershire sauce
salt to taste

You will need a 5-quart pot.

Rinse peas and add water, salt, green pepper, onion, garlic and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Cover (tilted lid) and reduce to simmer for about 1 hour. (After 1/2 hour, add carrots and parsley.) Stir every 15 minutes. When soup has cooked down and has thickened, turn fire off and let set for flavor to set in, about 1 hour.